Pakistan and Turkey promise to strengthen their collaboration across a range of fields.

In the fields of trade, economics, energy, defense, tourism, and people-to-people interactions, Pakistan and Turkey have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing their bilateral relations.

This decision was made during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is now in Islamabad.

Both sides emphasized the need to expand trade and investment partnerships while highlighting the enormous potential for improved economic cooperation.

President Asif Ali Zardari welcomed President Erdogan and his delegation and stated that Pakistan and Turkey have a long history of fraternal ties and have backed one another on a number of international fora. He emphasized how President Erdogan’s visit will strengthen bilateral ties and has particular meaning for the Pakistani people.

According to Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan provides an atmosphere that is conducive to investment. He restated Islamabad’s wish to see more Turkish businesses participate in Pakistan, particularly in the stock market and other important sectors of the economy.

between order to support enterprises and maximize the volume of bilateral commerce, the president of Pakistan also urged for greater cooperation between the two nations’ financial sectors. In order to promote tourism and fortify interpersonal relationships, he emphasized the necessity of improved connectivity and air links between Pakistan and Turkey.

Along with discussing regional and global issues, especially those pertaining to Gaza and Syria, the group also decided to cooperate in advancing peace and stability both locally and internationally.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was congratulated by Asif Ali Zardari for Turkiye’s steadfast support of the right to self-determination of Kashmiris.

President Erdogan reaffirmed Turkey’s dedication to developing bilateral trade relations. In order to increase bilateral trade to $5 billion, he stated his determination to keep enticing Turkiye’s businesses to invest in Pakistan.

In order to preserve the friendship for future generations, the Turkish president urged improving people-to-people ties. He praised Pakistan for its progress and stability. Additionally, he expressed gratitude to the President for Pakistan’s ongoing backing of Turkiye regarding the Cyprus problem. According to him, the UN Security Council resolutions and dialogue should be used to settle the Jammu and Kashmir conflict.

President Asif Ali Zardari honored President Erdogan, First Lady Emine Erdogan, and the Turkish delegation with a banquet after the meeting.